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    nfld456 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Nov 27, 2007, 10:23 AM
    Squeaky stairs
    How to solve a squeky stairs problem?
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    #2

    Nov 27, 2007, 10:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by nfld456
    how to solve a squeky stairs problem?
    The nails that hold the treads have worked loose. Pre-drill a pilot hole and use wood crews of an appropriate size. A dab of wood glue into each hole before the screw goes in will help. If screws cannot be used, install the nails at opposing angles to reduce pull-out.
    I hope this helps!
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    Nov 27, 2007, 06:15 PM
    Id use 10penny finish nails, if there hard wood treads
    If its carpet you can use nails but it will work better if you use finish screws.
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    Feb 4, 2008, 11:16 AM
    You Can Buy Screws That Are Made For This Purpose ! They Screw In And Then The Head Of The Screw Snaps Off Under Neath The Wood! Google It!
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    Feb 4, 2008, 12:42 PM
    Squeaking means movement and its likely the nails have worked loose like Captain and Glavine suspect. If you can get at the underside of the stairs I would also apply construction adhesive along all seams in addition to the nailing or screwing. The only snap off screws I have seen were for carpeted floors but maybe they would work for you, you will still see the hole but you can dab a small amount of wood dough on the spot.
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    Feb 4, 2008, 04:00 PM
    Google squeek no more hard wood floor kit
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    #7

    Feb 4, 2008, 04:19 PM
    I recently had a little "fix it" job of squeaky stairs. After nailing down all the treads to the stringers I still had squeaks. When I looked underneath I saw that the manufacturer had nailed up from the tread into the 3/4 plywood riser. About half of these nails split out the side of the riser. These were what was squeaking. This was a cheap set of builder stairs to the basement. I install a number of L brackets with short screws to tie the treads to the riser. Still had some squeaks but helped a lot. Made it acceptable when carpet was installed on stairs.

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